Admirable film.

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

It's a good bad... and worth a popcorn matinée. While it's easy to lament what could have been...

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

Possible spoiler...My daughter and I just watched this movie. It was at times hard to watch because you feel like you are there going through the whole ordeal with the family. JenniferGarner was really good in this movie. The whole cast was really great - - especially little Anna.This movie teaches all about how important it is never to give up hope at anytime - no matter how bad or unlikely things seem. We will never forget this movie and will watch it periodically to remind ourselves of all the important things in life. We have seen many miracles too, so we know they can and do happen. Prayer definitely works and can move mountains. It has for us too. Although you go into this movie knowing that some kind of miracles happens, you really don't know what happens until the very end.

Christy (Jennifer Garner) and Kevin Beam (Martin Henderson) have daughters Anna (Kylie Rogers), Abbie (Brighton Sharbino), and Adelynn (Courtney Fansler). They take care of animals with a giant dead tree in their yard. They attend the small Texas town church of Pastor Scott (John Carroll Lynch). Anna suddenly comes down with a mysterious illness and is in constant pain. Eventually, she's diagnosed with an incurable digestive disease. They are directed to specialist Dr. Nurko (Eugenio Derbez) in Boston. In desperation, Christy and Anna go see the doctor without the impossible-to-get appointment. Anna is shown kindness along the way like Boston waitress Angela (Queen Latifah). This is a real tear jerker especially with the suffering of young Anna. The acting is solid all around. I can do without the extended montages. This is a faith-based film. It gets a little heavy handed in the end. It would function more effectively by letting Anna's storytelling room to breathe. It tries to force it which diminishes Anna's tale to only the believers. This almost transcends the genre which could have been great.

This is a very inspirational story,i believe in miracles everyday and glad to hear this story.Im Grateful for Christy sharing the story.I never read the book or even heard anything about the story.I seen the movie and seen it was based off a true story and so i googled it up.The movie was intense and the whole time i felt for the life's at hand. it even made me realize how precious life really is.I felt what if it was one of my children and couldn't imagine going through what you guys have been through.I have a 18 year old daughter a 13 year old son a 8 year old son and a 4 year old son.The movie made me feel just how lucky i am to have such blessings in my life.We as people take for granted sometimes at what we do have.This story for me is a wake up call that makes me remember and realize how grateful, short, and precious life is and we need to sometimes take time out of our busy fast paced lives to just enjoy the moments we have with our loved ones and just be grateful and appreciative of what life has to offer us.Thank you beam family again for sharing your story and hope it touches other peoples lives like it did mine.

I am not a huge fan of religious films, but "Miracles From Heaven", directed by Patricia Riggen and written by Randy Brown, impressed me with the combination of actor selection and the way the story was directed. Believer or not, this dramatic family film will make it difficult for anyone to hold back tears during this true story. Christy Beam, who is perfectly played by Jennifer Garner, is a mother of three little girls and the wife of Kevin (Martin Henderson). Together, they regularly attended services at a mass church in Texas as a healthy, happy family.Now the trailer itself says it all, so there won't be any spoilers. "Life is good, Christy Beam," said Kevin, which definitely foreshadows that their lives were about to turn upside down. It started when their bright 12-year-old Anna (Kylie Rogers) suffered never ending stomach pain. Multiple doctors insisted not to worry since her condition was either lactose intolerance or acid reflux. Christy Beam, being a mother with an instinct, knew her daughter was dealing with something more serious. It was frustrating to see these doctors just constantly telling Christy Beam to calm down. Anna was then diagnosed with a rare intestinal disorder that didn't have a medical cure. From that point, Anna and Christy were flying back and forth from Texas to Boston to meet with the best pediatric gastroenterologist, Dr. Samuel Nurko (Eugenio Derbez). He had a way of bringing out the best of the sick children with his light-hearted humor, which was pleasing to watch. Anna also encountered a friendship with a compassionate waitress, Angela (Queen Latifah). She had an idea that Anna was sick, so she encouraged them to let her give them a personal tour with a twist. She has never been a disappointment with her acting and performances, and she continued that legacy in "Miracles From Heaven." Both of their acting roles brought joy and a comic relief in the movie. Throughout the film, it's fascinating to notice the small miracles happen, which is ultimately what "Miracles From Heaven" is about. However, that one miracle, that faith, that Christy was desperately searching for came when Anna fell thirty feet down of the inside of a tall tree and hit head first. It may not sound like a miracle, but not only she survived the fall, her incurable disease was cured. Even though the audience already knew what was going to happen from the trailer, it is hard not to be engaged by that intense moment; it had myself on the edge of the chair the entire time. Anna claimed that when she was spiritually gone, she experienced a moment with God; one that is hard to believe. It was definitely cheesy and may seem impossible to understand, but it just depends on what people's beliefs are. The Beam Family knew it was a miracle; as do I. What made this film worked so well was the emotional performance put on by Jennifer Garner. Through the character Christy Beam, she expressed resilience, vulnerability and real warmth. Patricia Riggen, as the director, seemed to have no challenge with keeping the viewer engaged since I was just crying throughout the whole movie. It was a constant roller-coaster that was filled with anger, happiness, and sadness. Like I said, I am not a huge believer, but from the beginning to the end, "Miracles From Heaven," is a heart-warming movie.